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Dunn-Edwards Merlot (DE 5055) Paint Color


Color Name: Merlot (DE 5055)
Hex Color Code: #A44A56
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 74, 86)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 54.9%, 47.6%, 35.7%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About Merlot (DE 5055) color - its meaning and example


What color is Merlot (DE 5055)?

Merlot (DE 5055) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Merlot (DE 5055) is #A44A56, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 74, 86).

In the RGB color model, Merlot (DE 5055) has a red value of 164, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 54.9% magenta, 47.6% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Merlot (DE 5055) has a hue of 352° (degrees), 54.9 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.


Merlot (DE 5055) is cool or warm?

The color Merlot (DE 5055) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Merlot (DE 5055)?

Merlot (DE 5055) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Merlot (DE 5055)

Light Color


Compare LRV 13 of Merlot (DE 5055) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Merlot (DE 5055) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Merlot (DE 5055) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 74, 86)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
54.88%
Yellow
47.56%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(352deg, 37.8 %, 46.7 %)

Hue
352°
Saturation
37.82 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.

RYB

RYB(132, 92, 93)
Red
132 (51.8%)
Yellow
92 (36.2%)
Blue
93 (36.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352°
Saturation
54.88 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 352°

W: 29.02 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 19.44

Y : 13.46

Z : 10.38

YXY

Y1 : 13.46

X : 0.45

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 70.98%

Y : 66.27%


LRV

~ 13.5 %

Munsell Color System

3.4R 4.2/8

CIE-Lab

L : 43.45

A : 38.33

B : 11.14

CIE-Lch

L : 43.45

C : 39.92

H : 16.21

CIE-Luv

L : 43.45

U : 62.19

V : 6.49

Hunter-Lab

L : 36.69

A : 30.36

B : 8.91






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Merlot (DE 5055) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Merlot (DE 5055) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#AB4E52
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Pantone PMS


#B04A5A
PANTONE 7419 C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#B53B50
PANTONE 4070 C
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)
#B83A4B
PANTONE 703 C
ΔE - 5.19 (94.8% similar)
#954E4C
PANTONE 8880 C
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


RAL Design


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to British Standard 4800


#A1514D
BS 04-D-44 - Tawny
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#BF3E50
BS 02-E-53 - Purple
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#C44A5E
BS 02-D-43 - Pink
ΔE - 6.55 (93.4% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to RAL Classic


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 6.19 (93.8% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 7.45 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Merlot (DE 5055) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Merlot (DE 5055) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Dunn-Edwards


#A44A56
Merlot (DE 5055)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#9F414B
Charleston Cherry (DET 411)
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#A54049
Floriography (DET 410)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#A65052
Red Rock (DE 5097)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to PPG Paints


#A54F5D
Heart's Afire (PPG13-14)
ΔE - 1.88 (98.1% similar)
#9C4D52
Roasted Pepper (PPG13-13)
ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
#A83E4C
Red Licorice (PPG1186-7)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#AC545E
Grenadine (PPG1051-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)


Behr


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Behr


#A14D52
Powder Room (PPU1-07)
ΔE - 2.24 (97.8% similar)
#954C52
Crantini (PPU1-11)
ΔE - 3.38 (96.6% similar)
#9A4149
Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)
#954A4C
Circus Red (M140-6)
ΔE - 4.23 (95.8% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Benjamin Moore


#AE4853
Sultan's Palace (2081-20)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#A5414D
My Valentine (1330)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#B04253
Mediterranean Spice (1337)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#A14048
Burnt Peanut Red (2081-10)
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)


Valspar


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Valspar


#B24A55
Sienna Dust (1007-3A)
ΔE - 3.22 (96.8% similar)
#A25462
Ruby Petals (M223)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#95454E
Baked Bahama (1006-3A)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#AC545A
Cherry Kisses (V042-5)
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Merlot (DE 5055) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Merlot (DE 5055) to Sherwin Williams


#BD4C5F
Heartfelt (SW 6586)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#A0524E
Bravado Red (SW 6320)
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)
#9F4442
Antique Red (SW 7587)
ΔE - 5.90 (94.1% similar)
#BB4B51
Coral Bells (SW 6593)
ΔE - 5.98 (94.0% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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